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Candidate profile · AK

Candidate profile: Chuck Kopp

Elections and voting

Republican incumbent Chuck Kopp is running unopposed in Alaska House District 10 in the 2026 general election.

The Ballot Alaska News DeskSep 15, 2026

News · AK

Alaska legalizes safe haven baby boxes

Health care

Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed a law allowing newborns up to 21 days old to be surrendered through approved baby boxes.

The Ballot Alaska DeskSep 15, 2026

News · AK

Alaska artist designs 2026 election pamphlet covers

Elections and voting

The project also includes “I Voted” sticker designs, but it is not tied to a candidate, campaign or specific election contest.

The Ballot Alaska Policy DeskSep 15, 2026

Explainer · AK

Voter guide: Alaska 2026 general election

Elections and voting

A plain-language checklist for following Alaska’s 2026 election calendar, reviewing the ballot, registering and preparing to vote.

The Ballot Alaska News DeskSep 14, 2026

News · AK

Alaska approves baby boxes in Safe Haven expansion

Elections and voting

Alaska has approved the use of baby boxes through a bill expanding the state’s Safe Haven policy.

The Ballot Alaska DeskSep 13, 2026

Explainer · AK

Voter guide to Alaska’s 2026 general election

Elections and voting

Alaska voters should confirm election dates, ballot contents, registration details and voting instructions before casting a ballot in 2026.

The Ballot Alaska Policy DeskSep 13, 2026

Explainer · AK

Alaska 2026 general election voter guide

Elections and voting

A plain-language checklist for confirming election dates, reviewing the ballot, checking registration and preparing to vote in Alaska.

The Ballot Alaska News DeskSep 12, 2026

Candidate profile · AK

Jim C Mcdermott: Alaska U.S. House candidate profile

Elections and voting

Libertarian Jim C Mcdermott is among 13 candidates listed for Alaska’s 2026 U.S. House general election.

The Ballot Alaska Policy DeskSep 11, 2026

Candidate profile · AK

Lady Donna Dutchess: Alaska U.S. House candidate profile

Elections and voting

Dutchess is listed with the N label in the contested 2026 general election for Alaska’s U.S. House seat.

The Ballot Alaska News DeskSep 10, 2026

Candidate profile · AK

Melanie A. Salazar: Alaska U.S. House candidate profile

Elections and voting

Salazar, listed with the designation NON, is one of 13 candidates in Alaska’s contested 2026 U.S. House general election.

The Ballot Alaska DeskSep 10, 2026

Candidate profile · AK

Candidate profile: Dan Sullivan

Elections and voting

Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan is one of 13 candidates listed for Alaska’s Nov. 3, 2026, U.S. Senate general election.

The Ballot Alaska Policy DeskSep 9, 2026

Candidate profile · AK

Candidate profile: Mary Peltola

Elections and voting

Mary Peltola is a Democrat in Alaska’s contested 2026 U.S. House race, which includes 13 listed candidates.

The Ballot Alaska News DeskSep 9, 2026

Candidate profile · AK

Hafner Eric in Alaska’s 2026 U.S. House race

Elections and voting

Democrat Hafner Eric is among 13 candidates listed for Alaska’s contested U.S. House general election on Nov. 3, 2026.

The Ballot Alaska Policy DeskSep 8, 2026

Candidate profile · AK

Nicholas Iii Begich: 2026 U.S. House candidate

Elections and voting

Republican incumbent Nicholas Iii Begich is one of 12 candidates in Alaska’s contested 2026 U.S. House general election.

The Ballot Alaska Policy DeskSep 6, 2026

Candidate profile · AK

Candidate profile: Reece Roberts for Alaska U.S. Senate

Elections and voting

Reece Roberts, listed with the designation NON, is among 13 candidates in Alaska’s 2026 U.S. Senate general election.

The Ballot Alaska News DeskSep 6, 2026

News · AK

Dan J. Sullivan remains on Alaska’s U.S. Senate ballot

Elections and voting

The Petersburg candidate kept his ballot place after finishing third in Alaska’s U.S. Senate primary.

The Ballot Alaska Policy DeskSep 2, 2026

News · AK

Alaska primary points to possible 2027 coalitions

Elections and voting

Primary results have focused attention on whether coalitions will organize both chambers of the Alaska Legislature in 2027.

The Ballot Alaska News DeskSep 2, 2026

Candidate profile · AK

Candidate profile: Daniel J Sullivan

Elections and voting

Republican Daniel J Sullivan is one of 13 candidates listed for Alaska’s 2026 U.S. Senate general election.

The Ballot Alaska Policy DeskSep 1, 2026

Candidate profile · AK

Candidate profile: David Bryan Leslie

Elections and voting

Democrat David Bryan Leslie is running for the U.S. Senate in Alaska’s Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

The Ballot Alaska News DeskAug 31, 2026

News · AK

Democratic candidate suspends Alaska governor campaign

Elections and voting

A Democratic candidate has paused campaigning for Alaska governor, changing the field as the election process continues.

The Ballot Alaska Policy DeskAug 29, 2026

News · AK

Report: Ballot Measure 1 gains support in Alaska count

Elections and voting

A new report says votes in favor of Ballot Measure 1 increased, but the supplied information does not include totals or the count’s status.

The Ballot Alaska DeskAug 20, 2026

News · AK

Reported vote shift favors Alaska Ballot Measure 1

Elections and voting

A report says support increased for a measure described as reinstating Alaska campaign contribution limits, though no vote totals were provided.

The Ballot Alaska DeskAug 20, 2026